Peas vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peas and beans
- Peas are richer than beans in vitamin K, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for peas is 21% higher.
- Peas contain 8 times more vitamin A than beans. Peas contain 801IU of vitamin A, while beans contain 106IU.
- Beans have a lower glycemic index than peas.
Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +431% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +136.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +358.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3137.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +68.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 3060% | |
| Manganese | 0.525mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin K | 25.9µg | 0.8µg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.54mg | 0.29mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.2mg | 3.1mg | 12% |
| Folate | 63µg | 24µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.021mg | 0.43mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.259mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.149mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 4.5µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.173mg | 0.206mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 40µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.63g | 20.49g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 117mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.36g | 4.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.22g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.13g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.93g | 7.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 5.5g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Choline | 29.7mg | 30.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.201mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
735%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peas is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.